Practice Guidelines

Practice Tests: Prepare and Improve

English Cert provides practice opportunities to help learners become familiar with English examination formats, question types, and assessment procedures.

English Cert Practice

Available practice activities

Available activities depend on the practice content published in the learner platform.

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Reading

Practise understanding written texts and identifying information.

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Listening

Practise understanding spoken English in different contexts.

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Grammar

Practise recognising and using grammatical structures.

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Vocabulary

Practise understanding and using English words and expressions.

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Writing preparation

Use available writing activities where offered in the practice environment.

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Speaking preparation

Use available speaking activities where offered in the practice environment.

Mock formats

IELTS-style practice

You can practise with independent mock examinations inspired by IELTS-style formats. These activities are designed for preparation and familiarisation.

English Cert is not affiliated with or endorsed by IELTS. IELTS is a trademark of its respective owner.
Mock formats

TOEFL-style practice

You can practise with independent mock examinations inspired by TOEFL-style formats. These activities are designed for preparation and familiarisation.

English Cert is not affiliated with or endorsed by TOEFL. TOEFL is a trademark of its respective owner.
Before you start

What you need to know

Account and login

Some practice activities can be explored from the app entry point. An account is needed to save results and access the full learner experience.

Device and internet

Use a current browser and a stable internet connection. Listening activities need working audio output.

Navigation

Follow the on-screen instructions in the practice environment. You can move through questions and review available feedback.

Correction and feedback

Objective answers are corrected automatically where the activity supports it. Availability of scores and feedback depends on the practice activity.

Repeat activities

You can return to practice activities as often as your account allows. The app shows the options available to you.

Technical issues

If audio or another resource fails to load, the practice environment may skip the affected question or let you continue to the next one.

Comparison

Practice vs. placement vs. official examination

Practice Tests

Preparation

Designed for preparation and familiarisation with formats, question types, and assessment procedures.

Placement Test

Approximate level

Designed to estimate the learner's current level and help choose a starting point.

Official Examination

Certification

Designed to assess English proficiency and provide official English Cert results and certification when eligible.

Practice and placement activities do not replace the official examination and do not issue an official certificate.

Ready to practise?

Enter the learner application to start the practice activity available to you.